Question 1

The small space between neurons is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  dendrite. 
B)  syncope. 
C)  axon. 
D)  pons. 
E)  synapse. 
A)  dendrite. 
B)  syncope. 
C)  axon. 
D)  pons. 
E)  synapse.

Question 2

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-protective mechanism that blocks specific substances from entering the brain from the blood

Accepted Answer

A) anencephaly 
B) asthenia 
C) ataxia 
D) aura 
E) Bell palsy
F)blood-brain barrier
G)bulimia
H)coma
I)concussion
J)convulsion
K)cryosurgery
L)dementia
M)demyelination
N)dyslexia
O)epilepsies
P)hemiparesis
Q)herpes zoster
R)hydrocephalus
S)lethargy
T)papilledema
U)paresthesia
V)phobia
W)plaques
X)psychosis
Y)syncope
Z)tractotomy 
A) anencephaly 
B) asthenia 
C) ataxia 
D) aura 
E) Bell palsy
F)blood-brain barrier
G)bulimia
H)coma
I)concussion
J)convulsion
K)cryosurgery
L)dementia
M)demyelination
N)dyslexia
O)epilepsies
P)hemiparesis
Q)herpes zoster
R)hydrocephalus
S)lethargy
T)papilledema
U)paresthesia
V)phobia
W)plaques
X)psychosis
Y)syncope
Z)tractotomy

Question 3

What chronic brain disorder is characterized by recurrent seizure activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autism 
B)  Epilepsy 
C)  Postictal event 
D)  Aura 
E)  Multiple sclerosis 
A)  Autism 
B)  Epilepsy 
C)  Postictal event 
D)  Aura 
E)  Multiple sclerosis

Question 4

Build a word that means condition of slow movement:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Build a word that means condition of...

Question 5

Build a word that means pertaining to stupor; numbness; sleep:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Build a word that means pertaining to...

Question 6

The protective coverings of the brain and spinal cord are called the

Accepted Answer

A)  meninges. 
B)  neurolemmas. 
C)  ependymas. 
D)  sella turcicas. 
E)  myelin sheaths. 
A)  meninges. 
B)  neurolemmas. 
C)  ependymas. 
D)  sella turcicas. 
E)  myelin sheaths.

Question 7

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-weakness, debility, or loss of strength

Accepted Answer

A) anencephaly 
B) asthenia 
C) ataxia 
D) aura 
E) Bell palsy
F)blood-brain barrier
G)bulimia
H)coma
I)concussion
J)convulsion
K)cryosurgery
L)dementia
M)demyelination
N)dyslexia
O)epilepsies
P)hemiparesis
Q)herpes zoster
R)hydrocephalus
S)lethargy
T)papilledema
U)paresthesia
V)phobia
W)plaques
X)psychosis
Y)syncope
Z)tractotomy 
A) anencephaly 
B) asthenia 
C) ataxia 
D) aura 
E) Bell palsy
F)blood-brain barrier
G)bulimia
H)coma
I)concussion
J)convulsion
K)cryosurgery
L)dementia
M)demyelination
N)dyslexia
O)epilepsies
P)hemiparesis
Q)herpes zoster
R)hydrocephalus
S)lethargy
T)papilledema
U)paresthesia
V)phobia
W)plaques
X)psychosis
Y)syncope
Z)tractotomy

Question 8

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-nerve

Accepted Answer

A) cerebr/o 
B) crani/o 
C) encephal/o 
D) gangli/o 
E) gli/o
F)kinesi/o
G)lept/o
H)lex/o
I)mening/o
J)myel/o
K)narc/o
L)neur/o
M)radicul/o
N)sthen/o
O)thalam/o
P)thec/o
Q)ton/o
R)ventricul/o 
A) cerebr/o 
B) crani/o 
C) encephal/o 
D) gangli/o 
E) gli/o
F)kinesi/o
G)lept/o
H)lex/o
I)mening/o
J)myel/o
K)narc/o
L)neur/o
M)radicul/o
N)sthen/o
O)thalam/o
P)thec/o
Q)ton/o
R)ventricul/o

Question 9

Which surgical treatment relieves pressure on a nerve root?

Accepted Answer

A)  Radiculotomy 
B)  Myelotomy 
C)  Revision 
D)  Decompression 
E)  Spinal alignment 
A)  Radiculotomy 
B)  Myelotomy 
C)  Revision 
D)  Decompression 
E)  Spinal alignment

Question 10

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-eating disorder characterized by binging and purging

Accepted Answer

A) anencephaly 
B) asthenia 
C) ataxia 
D) aura 
E) Bell palsy
F)blood-brain barrier
G)bulimia
H)coma
I)concussion
J)convulsion
K)cryosurgery
L)dementia
M)demyelination
N)dyslexia
O)epilepsies
P)hemiparesis
Q)herpes zoster
R)hydrocephalus
S)lethargy
T)papilledema
U)paresthesia
V)phobia
W)plaques
X)psychosis
Y)syncope
Z)tractotomy 
A) anencephaly 
B) asthenia 
C) ataxia 
D) aura 
E) Bell palsy
F)blood-brain barrier
G)bulimia
H)coma
I)concussion
J)convulsion
K)cryosurgery
L)dementia
M)demyelination
N)dyslexia
O)epilepsies
P)hemiparesis
Q)herpes zoster
R)hydrocephalus
S)lethargy
T)papilledema
U)paresthesia
V)phobia
W)plaques
X)psychosis
Y)syncope
Z)tractotomy

Question 11

Which mental disorder is characterized by extreme withdrawal and abnormal absorption in fantasy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Agnosia 
B)  Aura 
C)  Autism 
D)  Alzheimer disease 
E)  Seizure 
A)  Agnosia 
B)  Aura 
C)  Autism 
D)  Alzheimer disease 
E)  Seizure

Question 12

The CF gli/o means

Accepted Answer

A)  glue; neuroglial tissue. 
B)  ganglion. 
C)  knotlike mass. 
D)  fissure. 
E)  support. 
A)  glue; neuroglial tissue. 
B)  ganglion. 
C)  knotlike mass. 
D)  fissure. 
E)  support.

Question 13

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-cerebrum

Accepted Answer

A) cerebr/o 
B) crani/o 
C) encephal/o 
D) gangli/o 
E) gli/o
F)kinesi/o
G)lept/o
H)lex/o
I)mening/o
J)myel/o
K)narc/o
L)neur/o
M)radicul/o
N)sthen/o
O)thalam/o
P)thec/o
Q)ton/o
R)ventricul/o 
A) cerebr/o 
B) crani/o 
C) encephal/o 
D) gangli/o 
E) gli/o
F)kinesi/o
G)lept/o
H)lex/o
I)mening/o
J)myel/o
K)narc/o
L)neur/o
M)radicul/o
N)sthen/o
O)thalam/o
P)thec/o
Q)ton/o
R)ventricul/o

Question 14

Difficulty with reading or an inability to read is called

Accepted Answer

A)  dementia. 
B)  dyskinesia. 
C)  dysgraphia. 
D)  dyslexia. 
E)  dysesthesia. 
A)  dementia. 
B)  dyskinesia. 
C)  dysgraphia. 
D)  dyslexia. 
E)  dysesthesia.

Question 15

Fight-or-flight situations are dominated by the

Accepted Answer

A)  parasympathetic nervous system. 
B)  somatic nervous system. 
C)  neurotransmitters. 
D)  sympathetic nervous system. 
E)  accessory ganglia. 
A)  parasympathetic nervous system. 
B)  somatic nervous system. 
C)  neurotransmitters. 
D)  sympathetic nervous system. 
E)  accessory ganglia.

Question 16

A traumatic injury to the brain that causes unconsciousness and is commonly of a temporary nature is called

Accepted Answer

A)  torpor. 
B)  sciatica. 
C)  transient ischemic attack. 
D)  syncope. 
E)  concussion. 
A)  torpor. 
B)  sciatica. 
C)  transient ischemic attack. 
D)  syncope. 
E)  concussion.

Question 17

Use -kinesia to build a word that means movement that is bad, painful, or difficult:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use -kinesia to build a word that...

Question 18

Tractotomies are performed in the cerebrum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Stereotaxic radiosurgery is performed though an incision of the skull.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-weakness in one-half of the body

Accepted Answer

A) anencephaly 
B) asthenia 
C) ataxia 
D) aura 
E) Bell palsy
F)blood-brain barrier
G)bulimia
H)coma
I)concussion
J)convulsion
K)cryosurgery
L)dementia
M)demyelination
N)dyslexia
O)epilepsies
P)hemiparesis
Q)herpes zoster
R)hydrocephalus
S)lethargy
T)papilledema
U)paresthesia
V)phobia
W)plaques
X)psychosis
Y)syncope
Z)tractotomy 
A) anencephaly 
B) asthenia 
C) ataxia 
D) aura 
E) Bell palsy
F)blood-brain barrier
G)bulimia
H)coma
I)concussion
J)convulsion
K)cryosurgery
L)dementia
M)demyelination
N)dyslexia
O)epilepsies
P)hemiparesis
Q)herpes zoster
R)hydrocephalus
S)lethargy
T)papilledema
U)paresthesia
V)phobia
W)plaques
X)psychosis
Y)syncope
Z)tractotomy

The small space between neurons is called the

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -protective mechanism that blocks specific substances from entering the brain from the blood

What chronic brain disorder is characterized by recurrent seizure activity?

Build a word that means condition of slow movement:

Build a word that means pertaining to stupor; numbness; sleep:

The protective coverings of the brain and spinal cord are called the

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -weakness, debility, or loss of strength

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -nerve

Which surgical treatment relieves pressure on a nerve root?

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -eating disorder characterized by binging and purging

Which mental disorder is characterized by extreme withdrawal and abnormal absorption in fantasy?

The CF gli/o means

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -cerebrum

Difficulty with reading or an inability to read is called

Fight-or-flight situations are dominated by the

A traumatic injury to the brain that causes unconsciousness and is commonly of a temporary nature is called

Use -kinesia to build a word that means movement that is bad, painful, or difficult:

Tractotomies are performed in the cerebrum.

Stereotaxic radiosurgery is performed though an incision of the skull.

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -weakness in one-half of the body

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Exam 15: Nervous System

The small space between neurons is called the

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -protective mechanism that blocks specific substances from entering the brain from the blood

What chronic brain disorder is characterized by recurrent seizure activity?

Build a word that means condition of slow movement:

Build a word that means pertaining to stupor; numbness; sleep:

The protective coverings of the brain and spinal cord are called the

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -weakness, debility, or loss of strength

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -nerve

Which surgical treatment relieves pressure on a nerve root?

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -eating disorder characterized by binging and purging

Which mental disorder is characterized by extreme withdrawal and abnormal absorption in fantasy?

The CF gli/o means

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -cerebrum

Difficulty with reading or an inability to read is called

Fight-or-flight situations are dominated by the

A traumatic injury to the brain that causes unconsciousness and is commonly of a temporary nature is called

Use -kinesia to build a word that means movement that is bad, painful, or difficult:

Tractotomies are performed in the cerebrum.

Stereotaxic radiosurgery is performed though an incision of the skull.

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -weakness in one-half of the body

Basic Elements of a Medical Word

Suffixes

Prefixes

Body Structure

Integumentary System

Digestive System

Respiratory System

Cardiovascular System

Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Musculoskeletal System

Urinary System

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Endocrine System

Special Senses

Filters